Compliance And Privacy Specialist

6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £ per day

Reading based - hybrid working - 2-3 days a week onsite

Must have current and active SC Clearance to be considered

The Compliance & Privacy Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that the organisation operates in alignment with regulatory, privacy, and internal compliance requirements. The role is responsible for implementing and maintaining compliant data‑handling practices, supporting the development of robust privacy and compliance frameworks, and partnering with audit, monitoring, and business teams to ensure consistent adherence across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor, the analyst helps embed a culture of strong data governance, manages risks associated with personal and sensitive information, and enables the business to operate confidently within legal and regulatory boundaries.

Accountabilities include (but are not limited to):

Draft, update, and maintain compliance and privacy policies, standards, and procedures.

Monitor adherence to compliance and privacy requirements across the organisation, ensuring alignment with regulatory, contractual, and organisational expectations.

Support internal and external audit activities by preparing evidence, addressing findings, and ensuring remediation actions are completed.

Collaborate with data governance, risk, legal, and monitoring teams to address privacy/compliance‑related issues and elevate risks where appropriate.

Contribute to awareness and training initiatives to strengthen organisational understanding of compliance and privacy obligations.

Provide guidance on the compliant use of data in projects, systems, and new initiatives, ensuring privacy‑by‑design principles are embedded.

Technical degree desirable (Computer Science, Engineering, or related field).

Minimum 3 years' experience working in a regulated industry, with exposure to compliance, privacy, or data governance environments.

Strong understanding of data governance, privacy principles, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, data lifecycle management).

Ability to interpret regulatory and policy requirements and translate them into practical operational controls.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills, with attention to detail and risk awareness.

Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

Compliance and Privacy Specialist
• Reading, Berkshire, UK